General Introduction

The xplorer analogue addressable panels are a powerful yet user-friendly series of control panels. They are designed to a high standard with compliance to EN54 parts 2 & 4. 

Each panel in this modular series has considerable processing ability but is easy to install, programme and operate. This is supported by comprehensive documentation on commissioning, operating, maintenance and fault finding.

Panels are housed in steel enclosures and are finished in a hard-wearing epoxy paint. In addition, there is a complete range of compatible accessories available to support the series and to meet most customer requirements.

Technical Introduction

The xplorer series of control panels is ideally suited to installations which require individual device locations to be clearly indicated. The panel is supplied complete with an auto-learn configuration setup and global default cause / effect as standard (optional zonal c/e).  In addition the engineer has a PC upload / download facility to configure the more complex cause / effect operations.

The xplorer has a 4 line x 20 character backlit LCD display, showing the first and most recent event. Other events may be reviewed using the More Messages facility. User controls are accessed by means of keyswitch-enabled membrane controls, with password protection for engineer purposes. Each panel has a high level of processing power and each loop has its own processor. 

The panel allows up to 126 addresses per loop.  The XPlorer protocol allows addresses 1-63 to be used for XPlorer detectors and addresses 64-126 for call points and interfaces. 

Up to 248 user-definable panel outputs and relay/two-stage alarm outputs can be provided via expansion boards. Many useful testing and service functions are also provided. All events may be recorded on the optional printer and zonal indications are included as standard.

voyager 1-2 loop 
analogue addressable control panels (XP95 & Discovery)

General Introduction

The voyager analogue addressable panels are a powerful yet user-friendly series of control panels. They are designed to a high standard with compliance to EN54 parts 2 & 4.

Each panel in this modular series has considerable processing ability but is easy to install, programme and operate. This is supported by comprehensive documentation on commissioning, operating, maintenance and fault finding.

Panels are housed in steel enclosures and are finished in a hard-wearing epoxy paint. In addition, there is a complete range of compatible accessories available to support the series and to meet most customer requirements.

Technical Introduction

The voyager series of control panels is ideally suited to installations which require very complex sounder and control/shut-down functions. The panels are programmable to meet individual site requirements by means of a cause & effect matrix. This is downloaded from a PC, using the Cause & Effect Edit Programme. Text may be edited via a keyboard or downloaded from a PC.

The voyager has a 4 line x 20 character backlit LCD display, showing the first and most recent event. Other events may be reviewed using the More Messages facility. User controls are accessed by means of keyswitch-enabled membrane controls, with password protection for engineer purposes. Each panel has a high level of processing power and each loop has its own processor. 

The panel allows up to 126 addresses per loop. All addresses on a loop may be used for output functions, with 3 independently programmable output bits per address.

By using Apollo Discovery detectors, the system may be configured to automatically switch between heat and smoke detection at selected times of day or week. Additional facilities are also provided fro temporary switching between smoke and heat detection to suit short-term changes in environmental conditions.

Up to 248 user-definable panel outputs and relay/two-stage alarm outputs can be provided via expansion boards. Many useful testing and service functions are also provided. All events may be recorded on the optional printer and zonal indications are included as standard.

Networking

The addition of an integra network card to this panel will provide the facility to monitor, indicate and control the functions of a networked fire alarm system installation, allowing signals to be distributed around a large site.

discovery 1-4 loop
analogue addressable control panels (XP95 & Discovery)

General Introduction

The discovery analogue addressable panels are a powerful yet user-friendly series of control panels. They are designed to a high standard with LPCB approval to EN54. 

Each panel in this modular series has considerable processing ability but is easy to install, programme and operate. This is supported by comprehensive documentation on commissioning, operating, maintenance and fault finding.

Panels are housed in steel enclosures and are finished in a hard-wearing epoxy paint. In addition, there is a complete range of compatible accessories available to support the series and to meet most customer requirements.

Technical Introduction

The discovery panels are available as 1-4 loop panels using plug-in loop cards. They are ideally suited to installations which require very complex sounder and cotnrol/shut-down functions. The panels are programmable to meet individual site requirements by means of a cause & effect matrix. This is downloaded from a PC, using the Cause & Effect Edit Programme. Text may be edited via a keyboard or downloaded from a PC.

The discovery has a 4 line x 20 character backlit LCD display, showing the first and most recent event. Other events may be reviewed using the More Messages facility. User controls are accessed by means of keyswitch-enabled membrane controls, with password protection for engineer purposes. Each panel has a high level of processing power and each loop has its own processor.

The panel allows up to 126 addresses per loop. All addresses on a loop may be used for output functions, with 3 independently programmable output bits per address.

By using Apollo Discovery detectors, the system may be configured to automatically switch between heat and smoke detection at selected times of day or week.  Additional facilities are also provided for temporary switching between smoke and heat detection to suit short-term changes in environmental conditions.

Up to 248 user-definable panel inputs and relay/two-stage alarm outputs can be provided via expansion boards. Many useful testing and service functions are also provided. All events may be recorded on the optional printer and zonal indications are included as standard.

Networking

On very large sites, these panels may be combined in a network. On a network, each panel is capable of acting as a separate self-contained unit whilst releasing information about each event, onto the network loop. Each panel is also programmed to listen to the other panels and respond selectively to network data.

nexus 1-8 loop
analogue addressable control panels (XP95)

General Introduction

The nexus analogue addressable panels are a powerful yet user-friendly series of control panels.  They are designed to a high standard and are approved by a number of international approval bodies.. 

Each panel in this modular series has considerable processing ability but is easy to install, programme and operate. This is supported by comprehensive documentation on commissioning, operating, maintenance and fault finding.

Panels are housed in steel enclosures and are finished in a hard-wearing epoxy paint. In addition, there is a complete range of compatible accessories available to support the series and to meet most customer requirements.

Technical Introduction

The nexus 1-8 loop analogue addressable panels are ideally suited to installations which require very complex sounder and control/shut-down functions. The panels are programmable to meet individual site requirements by means of a cause & effect matrix. This is downloaded from a PC, using the Cause & Effect Edit Programme. Text may be edited via a keyboard or downloaded from a PC.

The nexus has a 4 line x 20 character backlit LCD display, showing the first 2 events, Subsequent events may be reviewed using the More Messages facility. User controls are accessed by means of  keyswitch enabled membrane controls, with password protection for engineer purposes. Each panel has a high level of processing power and each loop has its own processor.

The panel allows up to 126 addresses per loop. All addresses on a loop may be used for output functions, with 3 independently programmable output bits per address.

Up to 248 user-definable panel inputs and relay/two-stage alarm outputs can be provided via expansion boards. Many useful testing and service functions are also provided. All events may be recorded on the optional printer and zonal indications may be included.

Networking

On very large sites, these panels may be combined in a network. On a network, each panel is capable of acting as a separate self-contained unit whilst releasing information about each event, onto the network loop. Each panel is also programmed to listen to the other panels and respond selectively to network data.

hp900 2-8 loop
analogue addressable control panels (ESP)

General Introduction

The HP900 analogue addressable control panel provides automatic control of 2, 4, 6 or 8 loops of Hochiki ESP devices. Supporting most current Hochiki ESP protocol devices, the panel responds automatically to all fire and fault conditions on the system. The panel also has the ability to interface with external equipment through input and output facilities.

The panels are easy to install, programme and commission. They are supported by comprehensive documentation which fully describe how to install and operate the HP900 system.

Each panel is housed in a single steel enclosure finished in a hard-wearing epoxy paint. The display and controls membrane is located on the outside of the panel and user controls are enabled via a keyswitch.

Technical Introduction

The HP900 series of panels is ideally suited to installations with complex sounder requirements and control and shutdown facilities. All panels are programmable using PC based configuration software.

The HP900 has a user definable device text message of 40 characters for each device and each device input. There are 15 user definable events which are allocated a 14 character name and action.

The panel has 96 zones available, the first 48 have LED zonal indications and are featured on a zone location insert. This can be removed for a zone location text to be added. A 40 column printer is available.

The HP900 provides automatic device calibration every 24 hours to adjust for head contamination. The calibration time is user selectable and any anomalies in the calibration process are reported by the panel. Devices which are reported as out of calibration are still able to report a fire condition.

Automatic addressing is provided for CHQ-BS base sounders fitted to ASX devices.

Networking

HP900 networking provides communication between up to 20 panels on a single site on a 2 wire connection. Each HP900 has an individual panel name and network personality feature. The network personality configures the response of the panel to different events on other panels.

Cause and effect between panels is effected using 127 virtual wires. These are common cause transmitted around the network which can be used at each panel. The area facility allows an evacuate keyswitch attached to one panel to evacuate other panels.

The network zone offset configures a single site with up to 999 discrete zone numbers which are displayed on the LCD display. User defined events are restricted to 8 characters on a network system but are common to all panels across the network.